TERMS OF REFERENCEย (to be completed by Hiring Office) Hiring Office:
UNFPA Uzbekistan Purpose of consultancy:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uzbekistan is committed to advancing gender equality, preventing and responding to gender-based violence, and promoting gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE) as part of its mandate. To support these efforts, UNFPA seeks to establish a roster of qualified consultants with expertise in gender, GBV prevention and response, and GEWE.
The objective of this consultancy is to establish a roster of qualified consultants to provide technical assistance, capacity building, and advisory services to support UNFPA's gender-related initiatives in Uzbekistan.
Scope of work:
(Description of services, activities, or outputs)
Provide technical assistance and expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of gender-sensitive programs and interventions.ย Contribute to reviewingย existing standards, protocols on GBV services, conducting, assessments, research, and analysis on gender issues, GBV prevalence, social norm change initiatives, etc. Develop and deliver training workshops, capacity building sessions, and awareness-raising activities on gender, GBV prevention and response, men engage activities and GEWE for partners, stakeholders, CSOs, media etc.ย Support the development and implementation of GBV prevention and response strategies, including the establishment of referral pathways and the strengthening of GBV survivor support services.ย Provide advisory services and technical support to government counterparts, civil society organizations, and other partners on integrating gender considerations into policies, programs, and services.ย Contribute to knowledge management and sharing by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories in gender programming and GBV prevention and response.ย Any other tasks related to gender, GBV prevention and response, and GEWE as assigned by UNFPA. Duration and working schedule:Consultant will be included into the Roster of gender experts. Place where services are to be delivered:
Tashkent and regions of Uzbekistan Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:
Activities and progress will be monitored through regular contact with UNFPA National Programme Specialist on Gender and Social norm change. Supervisory arrangements:ย
UNFPA National Programme Specialist on Gender and Social norm change will directly supervise activities related to the consultancy. Expected travel:
Home based with possible travel to the regions. Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:
An advanced degree in gender studies, social sciences, public health, law, international development, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in gender, social science, psychology, law, development, or project management. Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating gender-sensitive programs and interventions. Experience in conducting assessments, research, and analysis on social issues, particularly gender-related topics. Proven ability to develop and deliver training workshops, capacity building sessions, and awareness-raising activities. Demonstrate understanding of survivor-centred approach. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, with team members based in other countries/organizations. Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and under pressure. Able to work with different stakeholders from government institutions, international organizations, academia and NGOs, and the affected communities. Proven expertise in relevant areas such as preventing and responding to gender based violence, protection, gender equality and womenโs empowerment.ย ย Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills including experience in drafting reports and technical guidelines. Experience in liaising with different counterparts, facilitating consultations, meetings and workshops. Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and database software. Understanding and respect of the mission and core values of UNFPA and active upholding of the United Nations guiding principle. Excellent knowledge of the Russian/Uzbek languages, spoken and written. Proficiency in English is desirable. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.ย Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds.ย
Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:UNFPA CO will provide the consultant with all available documents in relation to this consultancy.
The CO will also provide a space at the CO premises and computer equipment. Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:
Payment will be disbursed on a monthly basis upon submission of the deliverables and acceptance of services by the UNFPA that the services have been satisfactorily performed.ย
In case the deliverable is deemed to have been completed to a standard that does not fully satisfy UNFPA performance criteria, the Fund reserves the right to withhold the payment in part or in full.ย
COA will rely on each individual initiative.